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A construction classroom theme is a popular choice for educators looking to create a cohesive and creative learning environment. It appeals to both elementary and older students. Here you will find construction classroom theme ideas and pictures to inspire teachers and home school families. You will feel organized and have your learning spaces looking amazing in no time! Best of all it can be done on a budget. Learn more about a construction classroom theme below and scoop up this construction classroom theme packet!

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Construction Theme Bulletin Board Ideas

Below are some construction theme bulletin board ideas for elementary teachers.

Construction Bulletin Board Backgrounds

Black, yellow, or blue butcher paper can be used as a bulletin board background. You can use old blueprints for a background too. If you choose to use fabric as your bulletin board background, simple colors like black, yellow and blue provide a nice backdrop.

Construction Bulletin Board Trim

construction classroom decor theme bulletin board resources

In addition to traditional border, put these items around the perimeter of your board.

  • construction caution tape
  • small plastic construction vehicle toys
  • small plastic construction hats
  • black duck tape
  • measuring tape
  • mini clipboards, paper, and pencils

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Construction Bulletin Board Title Ideas

  • “Hard Hats Needed… Great Minds Being Built”
  • “Learning Zone”
  • “Kidstruction”
  • “Learning in Progress”
  • “Building a Brighter Future”
  • “Working Hard in __ Grade”
  • “Reading Zone”
  • “Our Construction Crew”
  • “Building Up Character”
  • “Beginner Blueprints for Reading”
  • “Building a Foundation for Learning”
  • “Kids at Work”
  • “Caution: Thinking Cap Required”

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7 Ideas for a Construction Themed Classroom

  1. Create seating from the 5 gallon buckets at Home Depot.
  2. Use paint cans to hold student supplies and pencils.
  3. Take pictures of your students wearing hard hats to create a display or use to label cubbies or lockers.
  4. Label your schedule as “Today’s Blueprint.”
  5. Refer to all areas as “zones.”
  6. Make an extra table or shelving to hold buckets to collect student work by using a board and construction horses.
  7. A low-cost way to enhance your Construction theme is to set up a display of books that relate to the theme by standing them on a counter or shelf.
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Themes to Pair Your Construction Theme With

Get access to all of the Clutter-Free Classroom decor themes and color schemes in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection, including the ones listed below that pair really nicely with a construction theme.

construction classroom decor theme supply labels, binder covers and teaching backdropsconstruction classroom decor theme name plates, basket labels, name tags, and number labels

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CONSTRUCTION Theme Classroom: If you’re an elementary teacher who is thinking about a building, community, or construction theme then this classroom decor blog post is for you. It’ll make decorating for back to school fun and easy. It’s full of photos, tips, ideas, and free printables to plan and organize how you will set up your classroom and decorate your bulletin boards for the first day of school and beyond.

Construction Themed Classroom Pictures

The construction classroom theme bundle includes BOTH the original version (shown below) and the newly updated version (shown above). In the newer version, we used all new clipart which includes much more diverse characters. Also, we made the entire bundle 100% editable so not only can you customize it with your students’ names and details specific to your classroom, you can now translate EVERYTHING into other languages too. This has long been a request from teachers of ELLs and immersion classrooms. Both versions are available in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection.

Are you planning a construction themed classroom or thematic unit? This blog post provides great decoration tips and ideas for the best a construction theme yet! It has photos, ideas, supplies & printable classroom decor to will make set up easy and affordable. You can create a construction theme on a budget!Are you planning a construction themed classroom or thematic unit? This blog post provides great decoration tips and ideas for the best a construction theme yet! It has photos, ideas, supplies & printable classroom decor to will make set up easy and affordable. You can create a construction theme on a budget!

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]]> Jungle Classroom Theme Ideas for Elementary Teachers in 2024 https://jodidurgin.com/jungle-classroom-theme-ideas/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:40:47 +0000 https://jodidurgin.com/?p=33672 A safari or jungle classroom theme helps you create an adventure-filled learning environment! Teachers love this theme because it helps create a classroom that can be described as fun and exciting. This theme works well for both lower and upper elementary classroom decor. Learn more about a jungle classroom theme below and scoop up this ... Read more

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]]> A safari or jungle classroom theme helps you create an adventure-filled learning environment! Teachers love this theme because it helps create a classroom that can be described as fun and exciting. This theme works well for both lower and upper elementary classroom decor. Learn more about a jungle classroom theme below and scoop up this jungle classroom theme packet!

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Jungle Theme Bulletin Board Ideas

Below are some jungle theme bulletin board ideas for elementary teachers.

Jungle Bulletin Board Backgrounds

Brown, black, tan, green, or blue butcher paper can be used as a bulletin board background. You can use animal prints for a background too. If you choose to use fabric as your bulletin board background, simple colors like black, brown, tan, green, and blue provide a nice backdrop.

Jungle Bulletin Board Trim

jungle classroom theme posters, signs, bulletin board trim, pennants, banner and bunting

In addition to traditional border, put these items around the perimeter of your board.

  • leaves
  • faux greenery
  • fake vines
  • small plastic animal figures

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Jungle Bulletin Board Title Ideas

  • “Welcome to __ GRRRRRade”
  • “Born to be Wild” for a birthday bulletin board
  • “Get Ready for a Wild Year”
  • “Welcome to the Jungle”
  • “Explore __ Grade”
  • “We are Wild about __ Grade”
  • “Learning is an Adventure”

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10 Ideas for a Jungle Themed Classroom

  1. Use animal print fabrics for bulletin board backgrounds.
  2. Outline your bulletin boards with fake vines and greenery.
  3. Balance the animal prints with complementary neutral colors like tans and greens.
  4. Use animal print Duct Tape as borders, to line shelves, and wrap around boxes and cans to create storage that matches your Jungle Safari theme.
  5. Title your birthday board with “Born to Be Wild!”
  6. Create a welcome bulletin board that reads, “Welcome to __ GRRRRRade.”
  7. Take photos of your students wearing a tan vest and safari hat. Use the photos as a display or as labels in the classroom.
  8. Refer to your Guided Math Teams or Reading Groups as different animal names such as giraffes, lions, elephants, etc.
  9. Place stuffed animals around the classroom as decorations.
  10. A low-cost way to enhance your Jungle theme is to set up a display of books that relate to the theme by standing them on a counter or shelf.
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Themes to Pair Your Jungle Theme With

Get access to all of the Clutter-Free Classroom decor themes and color schemes in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection, including the ones listed below that pair really nicely with a jungle theme.

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jungle classroom theme schedule cards and job chart cardsjungle classroom theme dismissal chart and where we are chart

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jungle classroom theme word wall and other literacy resourcesjungle classroom theme management materials
jungle classroom theme clock labels and interactive math chartsjungle classroom theme math number charts, ten frames and calendar pieces

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Jungle Themed Classroom Pictures

Are you planning a Jungle Safari themed classroom or thematic unit? This blog post provides great decoration tips and ideas for the best Jungle Safari theme yet! It has photos, ideas, supplies & printable classroom decor to will make set up easy and affordable. You can create a Jungle Safari theme on a budget!Are you planning a Jungle Safari themed classroom or thematic unit? This blog post provides great decoration tips and ideas for the best Jungle Safari theme yet! It has photos, ideas, supplies & printable classroom decor to will make set up easy and affordable. You can create a Jungle Safari theme on a budget!
Are you planning a Jungle Safari themed classroom or thematic unit? This blog post provides great decoration tips and ideas for the best Jungle Safari theme yet! It has photos, ideas, supplies & printable classroom decor to will make set up easy and affordable. You can create a Jungle Safari theme on a budget!
Are you planning a Jungle Safari themed classroom or thematic unit? This blog post provides great decoration tips and ideas for the best Jungle Safari theme yet! It has photos, ideas, supplies & printable classroom decor to will make set up easy and affordable. You can create a Jungle Safari theme on a budget!Are you planning a Jungle Safari themed classroom or thematic unit? This blog post provides great decoration tips and ideas for the best Jungle Safari theme yet! It has photos, ideas, supplies & printable classroom decor to will make set up easy and affordable. You can create a Jungle Safari theme on a budget!
Are you planning a Jungle Safari themed classroom or thematic unit? This blog post provides great decoration tips and ideas for the best Jungle Safari theme yet! It has photos, ideas, supplies & printable classroom decor to will make set up easy and affordable. You can create a Jungle Safari theme on a budget!
Are you planning a Jungle Safari themed classroom or thematic unit? This blog post provides great decoration tips and ideas for the best Jungle Safari theme yet! It has photos, ideas, supplies & printable classroom decor to will make set up easy and affordable. You can create a Jungle Safari theme on a budget!Are you planning a Jungle Safari themed classroom or thematic unit? This blog post provides great decoration tips and ideas for the best Jungle Safari theme yet! It has photos, ideas, supplies & printable classroom decor to will make set up easy and affordable. You can create a Jungle Safari theme on a budget!

In closing, we hope you found these jungle classroom theme ideas helpful! If you did, then you may also be interested in the free jungle planning organizer below as well as these classroom decorating posts:

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]]> Beach Classroom Theme Ideas for Elementary Teachers in 2024 https://jodidurgin.com/beach-themed-classroom-ideas-printable/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:34:00 +0000 https://jodidurgin.com/beach-themed-classroom-ideas-printable/ A beach classroom theme helps you create a relaxed summer vibe in your elementary classroom. Sunshine and nature are both warm and welcoming, which is exactly what you want for your learning environment. Many of your students may have positive memories of being at the beach with their families, making the room feel safe and ... Read more

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]]> A beach classroom theme helps you create a relaxed summer vibe in your elementary classroom. Sunshine and nature are both warm and welcoming, which is exactly what you want for your learning environment. Many of your students may have positive memories of being at the beach with their families, making the room feel safe and familiar. Teachers love this theme because it’s simple and can be done on a budget by pulling in natural elements like sand and shells. This theme works well for both lower and upper elementary classroom decor. Learn more about a beach classroom theme below and scoop up this beach classroom theme packet!

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Beach Theme Bulletin Board Ideas

Below are some beach theme bulletin board ideas for elementary teachers.

Beach Bulletin Board Backgrounds

Blue cellophane or plastic wrap will look like water when used as a bulletin board background. You can use different shades of blue watercolor paper to create DIY ocean waves. If you choose to use fabric as your bulletin board background, calm neutral colors like blue, beige and brown provide a nice backdrop.

Beach Bulletin Board Trim

beach theme bulletin board trim with pennants, banner and bunting

In addition to traditional border, put these items around the perimeter of your board.

  • floral leis
  • blue scalloped bulletin board trim to simulate an ocean wave
  • fishing net
  • hula skirt straw
  • blue streamers

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Beach Bulletin Board Title Ideas

  • “Sink Your Teeth Into a Good Book”
  • “Surfing into (grade)”
  • “Sea Who’s In Our Class”
  • “We May All be Different but in this Class We Swim Together ”
  • When creating your own titles, use words like sea, surf or shore.

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7 Ideas for a Beach Themed Classroom

  1. Grab small beach chairs at the end-of-summer sales for your reading area.
  2. Have your students bring in beach towels to use as floor mats.
  3. Attach a trimmed grass skirt to your tables or the front of your teacher desk.
  4. Name your reading or guided math groups after famous beaches or sea creatures.
  5. Hot glue push pins to the back of flip flops as bulletin board accents.
  6. Use sand pails to hold pencils and other student supplies.
  7. Create a cozy nook by placing a beach umbrella in the corner of your room.
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Themes to Pair Your Beach Theme With

Get access to all of the Clutter-Free Classroom decor themes and color schemes in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection, including the ones listed below that pair really nicely with a beachy theme.

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Beach Themed Classroom Pictures

The beach classroom theme bundle includes BOTH the original version (shown below) and the newly updated version (shown above). In the newer version, we used all new clipart which includes much more diverse characters. Also, we made the entire bundle 100% editable so not only can you customize it with your students’ names and details specific to your classroom, you can now translate EVERYTHING into other languages too. This has long been a request from teachers of ELLs and immersion classrooms. Both versions are available in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection.

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Calendar resources for an elementary classroom with a beach theme.A days of the week poster and school day tracker with a beach theme.

In closing, we hope you found these beach classroom theme ideas helpful! If you did, then you may also be interested in the free beach planning organizer below as well as these classroom decorating posts:

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]]> Wizard Classroom Theme Ideas for Elementary Teachers in 2024 https://jodidurgin.com/wizard-classroom-theme-ideas/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 18:50:49 +0000 https://jodidurgin.com/?p=13818 If you or your students are a lover of Harry Potter, then a wizard classroom theme is the perfect fit for you. Decorating your classroom this way will help bring the books to life and create a magical learning environment for students. If you plan on reading this book as a class, this classroom theme is ... Read more

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]]> If you or your students are a lover of Harry Potter, then a wizard classroom theme is the perfect fit for you. Decorating your classroom this way will help bring the books to life and create a magical learning environment for students. If you plan on reading this book as a class, this classroom theme is a perfect way to get students excited about the book and engaged in their reading. Learn more about a wizard classroom theme below and scoop up this wizard classroom theme packet!

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Wizard Theme Bulletin Board Ideas

Below are some wizard theme bulletin board ideas for elementary teachers.

Wizard Bulletin Board Backgrounds

A roll of bulletin board paper with a brick or stone print looks great with a wizarding classroom theme. Another great choice for a paper bulletin board background is one that looks like stars in the night sky. You can also use textured fabric, to look like velvet, in the colors blue, red, green or yellow.

Wizard Bulletin Board Trim

wizard theme bulletin board trim with pennants, banner and bunting

In addition to traditional border, put these items around the perimeter of your board.

  • Trim your bulletin board with different sized cutouts of stars
  • Use old striped ties as borders for your bulletin board
  • Make your own magic wands, or have students make them, and trim a bulletin board
  • Use striped ribbon to decorate your bulletin board
  • Line your bulletin board with bunched up craft paper

Get these wizard classroom decor printables!

Wizard Bulletin Board Title Ideas

  • Display classroom rules with the title “Our House Rules”
  • Create a back to school bulletin board titled “Welcome to a Magical Year”
  • Student work can be displayed on a bulletin board titled “Wand-erful Work”
  • Turn your student of the week bulletin board into a “Wizard of the Week” board
  • Name your classroom meeting and calendar area “The Daily Prophet”

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5 Ideas for a Wizard Theme Classroom

  1. Hang broomsticks from the ceiling of your classroom
  2. Hang vintage looking envelopes around the room
  3. Line a wall or all walls with brick or stone bulletin board paper
  4. Label your pencil cut as “Quills,” you can even attach feathers to the pencils
  5. Create banners after the four houses and group desks by these houses
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Themes to Pair Your Wizard Theme With

Get access to all of the Clutter-Free Classroom decor themes and color schemes in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection, including the ones listed below that pair really nicely with a wizard theme.

  1. black, red, green, yellow and blue color schemes
  2. magic classroom theme
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editable elementary schedule cards and job chart labels with a wizard themewizard theme editable dismissal chart for elementary classrooms with for better classroom

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DIY printable classroom calendar for elementary teachers using a wizard classroom theme

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In closing, we hope you found these wizard classroom theme ideas helpful! If you did, then you may also be interested in the free wizard planning organizer below as well as these classroom decorating posts:

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]]> School Classroom Theme Ideas for Elementary Teachers in 2024 https://jodidurgin.com/school-classroom-theme-ideas/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 18:30:17 +0000 https://jodidurgin.com/?p=13935 A school classroom theme is great for a teacher looking to bring the classic, old school house feel to their room. It makes the traditional elementary school learning environment feel vintage and rustic. A favorite reason for choosing this theme is that it is timeless and won’t go out of style. Another reason to love ... Read more

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]]> A school classroom theme is great for a teacher looking to bring the classic, old school house feel to their room. It makes the traditional elementary school learning environment feel vintage and rustic. A favorite reason for choosing this theme is that it is timeless and won’t go out of style. Another reason to love this theme is because it is easy to create using materials and items you already have in your classroom. While a school theme is great year round, it is a nice choice for the beginning of the year to get students excited about school. Learn more about a school classroom theme below and scoop up this school classroom theme packet!

school classroom decor ideas

School Theme Bulletin Board Ideas

Below are some school theme bulletin board ideas for elementary teachers.

School Bulletin Board Backgrounds

Navy blue, brown, or black butcher paper can be used as a bulletin board background. If you choose to use fabric as your bulletin board background, simple colors like black, brown, and navy provide a nice backdrop.

School Bulletin Board Trim

school theme bulletin board trim with pennants, banner and bunting

In addition to traditional border, put these items around the perimeter of your board.

  • crayons or crayon boxes
  • pencil boxes
  • lined writing paper
  • graph paper
  • rulers or measuring tape

Get these school classroom decor printables!

School Bulletin Board Title Ideas

  • Label your classroom calendar area with the phrase “180 Days = 180 Opportunities.” 
  • Title a back to school bulletin board “Ready For a Colorful Year.”
  • Welcome back bulletin board titled “Welcome Back the Books Missed You.”
  • Write “The Future of the World Is In This School” on a bulletin board.
  • Display pictures of students and write “This School is Better Because You’re In It.”

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5 Ideas for a School Themed Classroom

  1. Bring in classic school items like a globe, chalkboard easel and bells.
  2. Frame classic book covers to decorate the classroom.
  3. Stick to primary colors when decorating.
  4. Use storage containers with materials like metal and wood.
  5. Make classroom supplies a focal point when decorating your classroom.
free printable planning organizers for school classroom theme on a desk

Themes to Pair Your School Theme With

Get access to all of the Clutter-Free Classroom decor themes and color schemes in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection, including the ones listed below that pair really nicely with a school theme.

school themed background for a cheap and easy online teaching or a VIP kid backdropeditable nameplates and basket labels for a school themed classroom

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editable elementary schedule cards and job chart labels with a school themeschool theme editable dismissal chart for elementary classrooms with for better classroom

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school themed math resources for telling time, place value and the days of the weekDIY printable classroom calendar for elementary teachers using a school classroom theme

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school classroom themed google classroom headers and google classroom bannersschool theme google classroom slides and powerpoint templates for elementary teachers shown on computers

School Themed Classroom Pictures

The school classroom theme bundle includes BOTH the original version (shown below) and the newly updated version (shown above). In the newer version, we used all new clipart which includes much more diverse characters. Also, we made the entire bundle 100% editable so not only can you customize it with your students’ names and details specific to your classroom, you can now translate EVERYTHING into other languages too. This has long been a request from teachers of ELLs and immersion classrooms. Both versions are available in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection.

Get Access to All 60+ Classroom Decor Packets |OR| Buy The Back to School Theme Only

In closing, we hope you found these school classroom theme ideas helpful! If you did, then you may also be interested in the free school planning organizer below as well as these classroom decorating posts:

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]]> Rainbow Classroom Theme Ideas for Elementary Teachers in 2024 https://jodidurgin.com/rainbow-classroom-theme-ideas/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 18:25:55 +0000 https://jodidurgin.com/?p=13812 Teachers love a rainbow classroom theme because it offers so much flexibility. It is each to find storage and decorations for this theme because you have so many color options. A rainbow themed classroom creates a bright, colorful learning environment for students. It is easy to create this theme by simply placing things in rainbow ... Read more

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]]> Teachers love a rainbow classroom theme because it offers so much flexibility. It is each to find storage and decorations for this theme because you have so many color options. A rainbow themed classroom creates a bright, colorful learning environment for students. It is easy to create this theme by simply placing things in rainbow order around the classroom. Learn more about a rainbow classroom theme below and scoop up this rainbow classroom theme packet!

a bright colors rainbow classroom theme for elementary teachers

Rainbow Theme Bulletin Board Ideas

Below are some rainbow theme bulletin board ideas for elementary teachers.

Rainbow Bulletin Board Backgrounds

Get a variety of paint chips and create a collage as the background of your bulletin board. Make your own bulletin board paper by adding water colored paint to a roll of white paper. Tie dye a sheet a hang it as your bulletin board background. 

Rainbow Bulletin Board Trim

rainbow theme bulletin board trim with pennants, banner and bunting

In addition to traditional border, put these items around the perimeter of your board.

  • use paint chips in a variety of rainbow colors
  • roll strips of colored paper into rings to add dimension to your border
  • a variety of different colored artificial flowers
  • rainbow printed ribbon
  • cut circles from different colored paper to trim your bulletin board

Get these rainbow classroom decor printables!

Rainbow Bulletin Board Title Ideas

  • Create a back to school bulletin titled “Get Ready for a Colorful Year”
  • Create a reading bulletin board display with pictures of different colors of books titled “Read the Rainbow”
  • Have students draw self portraits and title the display “Paint Your Own Rainbow”
  • Write the phrase “Learning is a Rainbow of Possibilities” on your door or entry way 
  • Create a bulletin board about kindness titled “Be a Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud” 

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5 Ideas for a Rainbow Themed Classroom

  1. Use colorful containers and put them in rainbow order around the room
  2. Create a large rainbow on the wall using pool noodles
  3. Hang different colored tulle or ribbon from paint buckets to look like color is pouring out
  4.  Hang colored streamers from the ceiling 
  5. Have students write their name on a paper cloud and write qualities about themselves on rainbow colored strips of paper
free printable planning organizers for rainbow classroom theme on a desk

Themes to Pair Your Rainbow Theme With

Get access to all of the Clutter-Free Classroom decor themes and color schemes in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection, including the ones listed below that pair really nicely with a rainbow theme.

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]]> Woodland Classroom Theme Ideas for Elementary Teachers in 2024 https://jodidurgin.com/woodland-classroom-theme-ideas/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 18:06:41 +0000 https://jodidurgin.com/?p=14247 Teachers that are looking for a rustic learning environment will love a woodland classroom theme. This classroom theme is all about adventures, exploring the outdoors, and wildlife. A favorite thing about this theme is it works great year round, and can even be changed slightly based on the seasons. This theme is great for classes that ... Read more

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]]> Teachers that are looking for a rustic learning environment will love a woodland classroom theme. This classroom theme is all about adventures, exploring the outdoors, and wildlife. A favorite thing about this theme is it works great year round, and can even be changed slightly based on the seasons. This theme is great for classes that teach about the outdoors, wildlife and nature. It would look great in a science classroom. Learn more about a woodland classroom theme below and scoop up this woodland classroom theme packet!

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Woodland Animals Theme Bulletin Board Ideas

Below are some woodland animals theme bulletin board ideas for elementary teachers.

Woodland Bulletin Board Backgrounds

Consider buying fabric that has leaves or pine needles printed on it to use as a background. Rustic woods make an easy bulletin board background for a woodland theme and compliment it well. Craft paper is another easy and affordable choice for a woodland theme bulletin board background.

Woodland Bulletin Board Trim

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In addition to traditional border, put these items around the perimeter of your board.

  • pine needle garland 
  • pinecone garland
  • green, artificial leaves
  • burlap ribbon
  • bunches of craft paper

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Woodland Bulletin Board Title Ideas

  • use the phrase “Welcome to Our Neck of the Woods” on a bulletin board or your door.
  • create a bulletin board to display student work titled “Tree-mendous Work.”
  • when creating your own phrases use words like adventure and explore.
  • display student work with the quote “We’re Nuts About Learning” featuring decorations of woodland animals.
  • name your student job bulletin board “Wilderness Guides.”

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5 Ideas for a Woodland Themed Classroom

  1. Make large trees to decorate your wall out of bulletin board paper
  2. Decorate your classroom with small, artificial Christmas trees
  3. Use camping chairs as flexible seating options
  4. Select wooden baskets for storage throughout the room
  5. Add artificial grass as an area rug in the classroom
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Themes to Pair Your Woodland Theme With

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]]> Mountains Classroom Theme Ideas for Elementary Teachers in 2024 https://jodidurgin.com/mountains-classroom-theme-ideas/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:59:36 +0000 https://jodidurgin.com/?p=13810 A mountains classroom theme is perfect for a teacher that loves hiking, natures and the outdoors. This theme gives a rustic feel to your classroom and brings the outdoors in. A favorite thing about this theme is the earthy, natural colors that can be incorporated such as greens, browns and tans. This theme is perfect for ... Read more

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]]> A mountains classroom theme is perfect for a teacher that loves hiking, natures and the outdoors. This theme gives a rustic feel to your classroom and brings the outdoors in. A favorite thing about this theme is the earthy, natural colors that can be incorporated such as greens, browns and tans. This theme is perfect for any teacher that teaches about the environment, natures, and vegetation. A mountains theme promotes a sense of adventure and exploration within the classroom community. Learn more about a mountain classroom theme below and scoop up this mountain classroom theme packet!

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Mountains Theme Bulletin Board Ideas

Below are some mountain theme bulletin board ideas for elementary teachers.

Mountain Bulletin Board Backgrounds

Create the look of mountains in the distance by layering different colored paper with raw edges or a zigzag cut, in greens and greys. Other paper options include rustic books and bulletin board backgrounds. Fabric with trees printed on it or pine needles looks great with this classroom theme.

Mountain Bulletin Board Trim

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In addition to traditional border, put these items around the perimeter of your board.

  • cut paper triangles to give the look of mountains
  • pine needle garland
  • strips of rustic wood paper
  • bunches of craft paper
  • cotton balls or paper snowflakes 

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Mountain Bulletin Board Title Ideas

  • Title a bulletin board with the phrase “This Class Moves Mountains”
  • Display student work with the phrase “Work that Rocks”
  • Create a back to school bulletin board that says “Taking Learning to New Heights This Year”
  • Display the phrase “Just Keep Climbing” to encourage growth mindset
  • When creating your own titles use words like adventure, exploring, climbing, and heights

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5 Ideas for a Mountains Themed Classroom

  1. Use black electrical tape to create a mountain border along your walls
  2. Bring in elements of wood such as wooden baskets, bookshelves and log slices
  3. Display a map and place pins on some of the biggest, most notable mountain ranges 
  4. Add artificial snow to the tops of you mountain decorations in the winter
  5. Create a display of different pictures of mountains. Have students bring in their own pictures of mountains they or their families visited or hiked
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Themes to Pair Your Mountain Theme With

Get access to all of the Clutter-Free Classroom decor themes and color schemes in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection, including the ones listed below that pair really nicely with a mountain theme.

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]]> Mermaid Classroom Theme Ideas for Elementary Teachers in 2024 https://jodidurgin.com/mermaid-classroom-theme-ideas/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:50:29 +0000 https://jodidurgin.com/?p=13808 Teachers looking to create a fun, colorful learning environment will love a mermaid classroom theme. It gives the calming feeling of the ocean and being underwater. A mermaid themed room will have students excited to come to school year day because the environment is so engaging. This theme is perfect for teachers that love ocean ... Read more

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]]> Teachers looking to create a fun, colorful learning environment will love a mermaid classroom theme. It gives the calming feeling of the ocean and being underwater. A mermaid themed room will have students excited to come to school year day because the environment is so engaging. This theme is perfect for teachers that love ocean animals, water, and bright colors. Learn more about a mermaid classroom theme below and scoop up this mermaid classroom theme packet!

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Mermaid Theme Bulletin Board Ideas

Below are some mermaid theme bulletin board ideas for elementary teachers.

Mermaid Bulletin Board Backgrounds

A perfect way to incorporate the mermaid theme into your bulletin board is through the use of colored foil. You can buy this in big rolls or smaller pieces to create the effect of scales. Fabrics with scale or water patterns are also  an easy way to decorate your bulletin board background. You can also find many paper and plastic tablecloths or wrapping paper that have scale or water prints on them that make an easy bulletin board background.

Mermaid Bulletin Board Trim

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In addition to traditional border, put these items around the perimeter of your board.

  • Layer different colors of foil to create the look of scales 
  • Use green streamers to mimic seaweed
  • Decorative fish netting
  • Paper polka dot garland in blues, greens, and purples
  • Colored foil to mimic scales

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Mermaid Bulletin Board Title Ideas

  • Title your back to school bulletin board “We mermaid to be friends” with student names
  • Title your classroom library with the phrase “Dive Into a Good Book”
  • Display student work with the title, “Mer-maizing Work”
  • Add the phrase “Let’s Shell-ebrate” to your birthday display
  • Decorate your classroom door and write “Our Class is Making Waves”

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5 Ideas for a Mermaid Themed Classroom

  1. Create mermaid scale wall art by making a collage out of colored circles. You can add inspirational quotes or sayings
  2. Hang clear, plastic ball ornaments to look like bubbles
  3. Hang foil curtains around the room for texture
  4. Sequin throw pillows can be placed in the classroom library or as flexible seating
  5. Use mermaid scale wrapping paper to cover and decorate cans or containers and use as storage
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Themes to Pair Your Mermaid Theme With

Get access to all of the Clutter-Free Classroom decor themes and color schemes in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection, including the ones listed below that pair really nicely with a mermaid theme.

  1. ocean theme
  2. under the sea theme
  3. blue, aqua and purple color schemes
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]]> Magic Classroom Theme Ideas for Elementary Teachers in 2024 https://jodidurgin.com/magic-classroom-theme-ideas/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:48:45 +0000 https://jodidurgin.com/?p=13930 If you are looking to create a learning environment that gets students excited about coming to school, consider a magic classroom theme. This theme is perfect for educators that are looking to create a unique learning environment for their students. Your students and visitors will always have something to talk about thanks to the interesting decorations ... Read more

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]]> If you are looking to create a learning environment that gets students excited about coming to school, consider a magic classroom theme. This theme is perfect for educators that are looking to create a unique learning environment for their students. Your students and visitors will always have something to talk about thanks to the interesting decorations in your magic theme room. This theme is a good choice for both lower and upper elementary school classrooms. Learn more about a magic classroom theme below and scoop up this magic classroom theme packet!

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Magic Theme Bulletin Board Ideas

Below are some magic theme bulletin board ideas for elementary teachers.

Magic Bulletin Board Backgrounds

When creating a bulletin board for a magic themed classroom, consider using red or black felt as your background. Another option is adding glitter and sparkles to black bulletin board paper. Teachers can also use red curtains as a background for their magic themed bulletin board.

Magic Bulletin Board Trim

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In addition to traditional border, put these items around the perimeter of your board.

  • playing cards
  • gold glittered paper
  • cut out stars
  • black, red and white stripes
  • red felt or bunches of tissue paper

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Magic Bulletin Board Title Ideas

  • Use “Welcome to a Magical Year!” for a back to school bulletin board.
  • Name a reading bulletin board “Reading Takes on a Magical Adventures!”.
  • Create a student work bulletin board titled “Wand-erful Work!”.
  • Title a bulletin board “Discover the Magic of Learning!”.
  • Write “This is Where the Magic Begins” on your class door.

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5 Ideas for a Magic Themed Classroom

  1. Hang black and red curtains over your windows.
  2. Make tassel garland out of tissue paper.
  3. Hang black top hats from the ceiling.
  4. Use popcorn containers to hold things like markers, crayons and colored pencils.
  5. Make garland out of playing cards to hang around the room.
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Themes to Pair Your Magic Theme With

Get access to all of the Clutter-Free Classroom decor themes and color schemes in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection, including the ones listed below that pair really nicely with a magic theme.

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Magic Themed Classroom Pictures

The magic classroom theme bundle includes BOTH the original version (shown below) and the newly updated version (shown above). In the newer version, we used all new clipart which includes much more diverse characters. Also, we made the entire bundle 100% editable so not only can you customize it with your students’ names and details specific to your classroom, you can now translate EVERYTHING into other languages too. This has long been a request from teachers of ELLs and immersion classrooms. Both versions are available in the Elementary Classroom Decor Collection.

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